It takes the color-changing character of ‘Orange Marmalade’ and gives it its own personality. A golden center framed by dark green margins creates a striking contrast, while the center shifts from chartreuse to golden yellow as the season progresses. Wider margins and thicker foliage give this sport a presence all its own.
 
Why You’ll Love It
Color-changing center
Golden and dark green contrast
Wider margins
Thicker, more substantial foliage
Sport of H. ‘Orange Marmalade’
A distinctive choice for hosta enthusiasts
 
Connoisseur’s Corner
‘Smash Hit’ is a sport of H. ‘Orange Marmalade’, carrying forward the color-changing character of its parent while developing its own distinctive look. The registration in 2012 from originator M. Zilis has wider margins and thicker foliage setting it apart from the mother plant.
 
For hosta enthusiasts, that connection makes ‘Smash Hit’ especially interesting: it’s not simply another gold-centered hosta, but a variation on an already distinctive cultivar that developed its own combination of color and form.
 
⚠️ Smash Hit from Dutch-grown sources entered the market in 2025. Know your source—protect your garden from HVX and other infectious plant pathogens.